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Healthcare Assistant

St James, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

Healthcare Assistant

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St James, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 22 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: f541a699f4ec49dcbed374c4cce96c49

Full Job Description

St James Surgery located in Clacton is looking for a healthcare assistant (HCA) to join the practice in this vital patient-facing role with both clinical and administrative responsibilities. The role is to be based across two sites and is offered on a full-time basis, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. There are additional hours available for our PCN extended hours on a Saturday. Main duties of the role:

  • Wound care, venepuncture, phlebotomy checks and administering of medicines and vaccines.
  • Ensure that all clinical rooms are adequately stocked and prepared for each session.
  • Update patient health records.
  • Ensure that medical supplies are in stock.
  • Act as a chaperone where required.
  • Communicate with patients, relatives, and carers including providing valuable health promotion and education.
  • New patient health checks.
    • The role will offer you the opportunity to build on your experience, skills and competence, requiring you to work effectively within a multidisciplinary healthcare team. About the Candidate

  • Experience within primary care or another healthcare setting is preferred.
  • Excellent patient-facing communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Consistently confidential manner, as well as a compassionate and respectful approach, placing a high value on the dignity of patients, relatives, carers and colleagues.
  • Ability to work independently and determine own workload priorities, as well as working as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.

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